Which word set completes the following analogy?

sniffle : sob ::

whisper : shout

target : mark

speak : communicate

address : label

1 answer

The analogy can be understood in terms of the intensity or degree of the actions. A "sniffle" is a quieter, less intense form of crying, while a "sob" is a more intense form of crying.

Using this reasoning:

  • "whisper" (quieter) : "shout" (louder, more intense)

Therefore, the correct completion of the analogy is:

whisper : shout